Electrode slurry rheology control: BayerRecent Research Landscape
Solvent-based slurry casting creates high energy costs and environmental risks during drying. These innovations eliminate liquid binders to engineer self-supporting active material structures.
What technical problems is Bayer addressing in Electrode slurry rheology control?
Inconsistent electrode layer uniformity
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Weak mechanical adhesion between the active material and the current collector leads to structural failure during manufacturing or cycling. Eliminating this interface failure ensures long-term electrochemical stability and electrode integrity.
Manufacturing throughput bottlenecks
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Non-uniform material distribution during high-throughput manufacturing leads to localized impedance variations. Achieving spatial homogeneity ensures stable ion transport and prevents premature cell failure.
Interfacial contact resistance
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Poor physical connectivity between solid electrolytes and active materials causes high impedance. Eliminating these voids ensures efficient ion transport across solid-state boundaries.
Inconsistent electrode coating quality
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Uncontrolled heat generation and propagation in high-energy density cells. Mitigating this failure mode ensures operational safety and prevents catastrophic battery failure.
Electrolyte chemical instability
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Suboptimal salt dissolution and transport within the liquid electrolyte limits charge carrier mobility. Improving this ensures stable electrochemical performance and prevents power density loss in lithium-ion cells.